Ideal weight for 6'2" (188 cm), Indian adults
At 6'2" (188 cm), a healthy weight for an Indian man or woman is 63.6-80.9 kg (Asian-Indian BMI 18.0-22.9). Above 80.9 kg you are in the Indian "overweight" band. The WHO range for the same height is 65.4-88 kg.
BMI at 6'2" by weight
| Weight | BMI | Indian category | WHO category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 15.6 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 60 kg | 17 | Underweight | Underweight |
| 65 kg | 18.4 | Normal | Underweight |
| 70 kg | 19.8 | Normal | Normal |
| 75 kg | 21.2 | Normal | Normal |
| 80 kg | 22.6 | Normal | Normal |
| 85 kg | 24.1 | Overweight | Normal |
| 90 kg | 25.5 | Obese | Overweight |
| 95 kg | 26.9 | Obese | Overweight |
| 100 kg | 28.3 | Obese | Overweight |
| 105 kg | 29.7 | Obese | Overweight |
BMI ranges are the same for men and women; men usually carry more muscle, so a doctor also looks at waist size (waist chart).
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Method and sources
BMI = weight (kg) / height (m)². Asian-Indian cutoffs: Misra A et al., Consensus statement for Asian Indians, JAPI 2009;57:163-170 (normal 18.0-22.9, overweight 23.0-24.9, obese 25+), in line with the WHO Expert Consultation, Lancet 2004;363:157-163. International cutoffs: WHO (normal 18.5-24.9, overweight 25-29.9, obese 30+). Ranges below are the weights that give those BMIs at each height.
Common questions
What is the ideal weight for a 6 feet 2 inch Indian male?
63.6-80.9 kg by the Asian-Indian BMI cutoffs (BMI 18.0 to 22.9); 65.4-88 kg by WHO cutoffs.
What is the ideal weight for a 6 feet 2 inch Indian female?
The same BMI range applies: 63.6-80.9 kg under the Asian-Indian cutoffs.